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… stress, hunger and becoming accustomed to humans. What should I do if I have been exposed to rabies? If a bat or … or scratches you, you may have been exposed to rabies. You should do the following: Wash the wound well with soap and … treatment for rabies as soon as possible. It typically takes from 3 to 8 weeks before rabies symptoms start in …
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… benefits of hormone treatment with your doctor. Estrogens should not be used to prevent heart disease or dementia. … vaginal bleeding. In postmenopausal women, estrogens, taken with or without a progestin, increase the risk of … estrogen products may also be prescribed for bone loss (osteoporosis) in women after menopause. However, there are …
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… If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Take this medication by mouth with or without food as … baby, women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant should not handle this medication or breathe the dust from … heart disease (such as history of heart attack) bone loss (osteoporosis) liver disease high blood pressure blood clots …
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… regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an … out after each use. Do not swallow the rinse water. Do not take the inhaler apart or wash the mouthpiece or any part of … glaucoma, herpes infection of the eye) bone loss (osteoporosis) liver disease This medication may mask signs …
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… Tools Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health. Actionsets are designed … pain, slow joint damage, and prevent disability. Treatment should start with learning about the disease. Learn what … enough calcium and vitamin D to protect your bones against osteoporosis. Lose weight, if you are overweight. People who …
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… regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an … you have withdrawal. See also Precautions section. It may take up to 2 weeks or longer before you get the full benefit … infections (such as tuberculosis, herpes) bone loss (osteoporosis) eye problems (such as cataracts, glaucoma) …
Medications
… regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an … as though there is medication left in the canister. It may take up to 2 weeks or longer before the full benefit of this … glaucoma, herpes infection of the eye) bone loss (osteoporosis) liver disease This medication may mask signs …
Medications
… regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an … you have withdrawal. See also Precautions section. It may take 1-2 weeks before you get the full benefit of this drug. … infections (such as tuberculosis, herpes) bone loss (osteoporosis) eye problems (such as cataracts, glaucoma) …
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… Prevention Setting a Goal to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes Medicines What … diabetes . It means that your blood sugar is higher than it should be, but not high enough to be diabetes. Prediabetes … prescribed medicine to help control your blood sugar, take it as prescribed. Can prediabetes be prevented? Staying …
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… If bones thin a certain amount, you are said to have osteoporosis . Both osteoporosis and hip fracture affect … men. As a result, most hip fractures occur in women. Some medicines are related to bone loss or to fractures. These … medicines called SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors). Other things that increase the risk for …
